Mets' Ninth Inning Surge Leaves Cardinals in the Dust

The New York Mets improved their preseason record to 4-2 with a commanding 14-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, who now stand at 4-3. The game, held at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, saw the Mets dominate from start to finish.

First Inning

The Mets set the tone early with an initial run in the first inning. Francisco Alvarez's presence was felt as he contributed significantly to maintaining pressure on the Cardinals' defense. The Cards were unable to respond initially, leaving them scoreless through three innings.

Fourth Inning

By the fourth inning, both teams managed to add a run each. However, it was during this period that Francisco Lindor showcased his skills with a crucial hit that kept momentum on New York's side.

Fifth Inning

The fifth inning proved pivotal for the Amazins as they exploded for five runs. This offensive outburst was highlighted by Juan Soto's impressive performance at bat and Ji Hwan Bae’s strategic plays in center field.

Seventh and Eighth Innings

Innings seven and eight saw further contributions from Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio as they helped extend New York’s lead by four more runs combined. Meanwhile, St. Louis managed only one additional run during these innings despite their efforts.

Ninth Inning

The ninth inning sealed St. Louis’ fate when New York added another three runs thanks largely to Mark Vientos’ clutch hitting under pressure situations—leaving no room for doubt about who controlled this matchup.

Throughout this game, pitching played an essential role too; Justin Hagenman delivered solid performances alongside Huascar Brazobán ensuring minimal scoring opportunities for their opponents while maintaining tight control over proceedings throughout all nine innings—a key factor contributing towards such decisive victory margins seen here today!

As we look forward towards future encounters between these two teams: fans can catch next scheduled match against Washington Nationals happening February 28th at Clover Park starting promptly around lunchtime (1:10 PM EDT). Tune into SNY network coverage available across various platforms nationwide! Share your thoughts about what you witnessed during today's action-packed event using hashtag #MetsVsCardinalsReview online now!